Two clubs in opposite halves of the Liga BBVA table will do battle today in a league match between Madrid and Cordoba. The first-division clash scheduled for 1 p.m. ET will be held at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports en Español.

What They’re Saying

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone (via Inside Spanish Football): “Tomorrow’s match against Córdoba is very complicated. We have to continue to grow to be able to continue competing with the teams on top of the table. I think that tomorrow the team will go out there to play an important match.”

“Córdoba’s match against Real Sociedad [1-1] is the reference that we have with Djukic and they showed a positive image,” he added. “They had scoring opportunities, bravery and enthusiasm. I imagine we’ll face a team with these same characteristics. Djukic is a coach who tries to make his teams play well, with good possession of the ball. I imagine he’ll try to implement the same idea in Córdoba.”

Tactical Preview

Player to Watch: Cordoba’s Luso has featured in 360 minutes of play this season. The 29-year-old has one assist and an average of one key pass.

Atletico Madrid’s Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Moya; Siqueira, Godin, Miranda, Juanfran; Koke, Suarez; Griezmann, Turan, Garcia; Mandzukic

Cordoba’s Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos; Pinillos, Lopez, Pantic, Campabadal; Ekeng, Luso; Fidel, Borja, Cartabia; Ghilas

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).

Standings


RnkTeamMPWDLGFGA+/-Pts
1FC Barcelona97112332022
2Sevilla FC9711179822
3Real Madrid CF970233102321
4Valencia CF96212081220
5Atlético Madrid9621157820
6Celta de Vigo94411611516
7Málaga CF9432118315
8Villarreal CF9423139414
9Getafe CF10415814-613
10Rayo Vallecano93241116-511
11RCD Espanyol9243910-110
12Eibar9243911-210
13UD Almería9234710-39
14Granada CF9234613-79
15Athletic Club9225612-68
16Deportivo La Coruña102261221-98
17Real Sociedad91351014-46
18Córdoba CF9054614-85
19Elche CF9126821-135
20Levante UD9126423-19